Nature-Based Tourism and Natural Resource Management in Finland - Opinto-opas

Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
-understand the concepts of the nature tourism and its elements,
-recognise the possibilities of nature as a pull factor for tourism in Finland
-understand the different profiles of various target groups (international perspective) and their nature relationship
-understand different nature-based sustainable business models
-develop and manage nature-based tourism in Finland

This course is part of the minor package of Nature and Wellness Experiences.

Nature tourism phenomenon and concept
-Finland’s nature for tourism business
-Different nature tourist profiles and target groups (international perspective)
-Development and management of natural environments: national parks, recreational areas, wilderness areas, urban nature, animal parks, tourism routes
-Sustainability in nature tourism
-Nature tourism research

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather passive and his/her contribution to the team work is inadequate . The student shows only moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with minimal input and does not show deep understanding of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather active and his/her contribution to the team work is considerable/valuable. The student shows moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with good results and understands well the concepts of the topic.

The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she acts as a team motivator with his/her actions and knowledge and the student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the assignments is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to analyse and develop nature-based tourism. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the topic and produces new ideas and thoughts.

This course is blended (some sessions are on Zoom, some are in nature or on Porvoo Campus). The course is based on learning by doing including various activities such as guest lectures, company visits, cases, projects, and study excursions to nature.

Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
-understand the concepts of the nature tourism and its elements,
-recognise the possibilities of nature as a pull factor for tourism in Finland
-understand the different profiles of various target groups (international perspective) and their nature relationship
-understand different nature-based sustainable business models
-develop and manage nature-based tourism in Finland

Books, e-books and online articles on the content topics
Companies´ web-sites
Industry related reports and statistics
Relevant media
Lecturers' own materials

Company visits, guest lectures, workshops, development project with a real life commissioner

Porvoo Campus

No exam

English

Possible international guest lecturers, international learning material, multi-cultural learning environment.

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

The final grade is based on 1. Real life development project 2. Visit to archipelago (and activities) 3. Individual and group assignments Active participation and attitude Peer, teacher and self assessment

02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Lessons on Wednesdays 8.30 - 13.45 on Porvoo Campus or in nature. Mostly contact classes, some lessons on Zoom.

CONTACT
REE5PC1
BLENDED
RE4PC2
EXCH

Antti Kurhinen, Niina Moilanen

15 - 40

Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather passive and his/her contribution to the team work is inadequate . The student shows only moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with minimal input and does not show deep understanding of the topic.

Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is rather active and his/her contribution to the team work is considerable/valuable. The student shows moderate ability to analyse and develop nature-based tourism business. The student completes the assignments of the module with good results and understands well the concepts of the topic.

Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student’s participation in the activities of the module is very active and constructive. He/she acts as a team motivator with his/her actions and knowledge and the student’s contribution to the team work and completion of the assignments is crucial. He/she shows excellent skills to analyse and develop nature-based tourism. The student completes the assignments with excellent results showing deep understanding of the concepts of the topic and produces new ideas and thoughts.

RESTO Restonomi

0.00 cr

H-5